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Classic Car Overview

1991 BMW M5 $24,800

Red · 6 Cylinder · 66,803 miles

This BMW M5 is one of 1,296 examples
produced in 1991 and was sold new in Alexandria, Virginia where it was kept by
the original owner until 2003. It passed through two additional owners before
it was acquired by the seller in 2009, and currently shows 66,805 miles on the
odometer. Finished in Brilliant Red over Light Silver Grey leather, the car was
repainted in 2016 at a cost of around $4600. This example is an early 1991
model powered by a 3.6L S38B36 inline-six mated to a 5-speed manual, and
received its last major service in 2011 with receipts for $4000 of work done at
the time. Additional records for oil changes, an air conditioning service, and
other maintenance are included in the sale, and the seller has provided a clean
Carfax report showing no accidents or other issues. The car is offered with a
clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Finished in Brilliant Red from the
factory, Quality Body Shop in Havelock, North Carolina repainted the car in
2016. New paint was applied across the body and black trim, though the
seller notes that the door jams and engine compartment retained their original
finish.

New gaskets and seals were installed
at the time of the repaint along with replacement emblems. These example
features 17″ M-System turbine wheels that featured a directional bolt-on wheel
cover over the black alloy wheels designed to dissipate heat from the brakes. I
have a set of M-Parallel wheels that you can choose instead of the original
turbine wheels.

The interior is trimmed in Light
Silver Grey leather that shows creasing and cracking on the seat bottoms along
with additional wear on the driver’s outer bolster. The door panels have had
repairs done during the seller’s ownership and show signs of aging, and the
headliner is reported to be in good condition.

The dash houses an original BMW
radio, and the air conditioning was last serviced in October of 2016 and blows
cold. The sunroof and all interior electronics are reported to function
properly.

Power 3.6L – 3.535L comes in one flavor – S38B36, which is
what is on offer here. Dual row chain, dual path (flaps open/close based on
throttle position & other factors) intake plenum. Distributor/single
coil/plug wires to plugs. All US market E34 M5, early production E34 M5 for all
other markets. Large valve cover as shown on this car with “BMW M Power” on it.
Fabricated exhaust headers for all markets. Mated to a 5-speed manual, and
multiple service records from both the seller and previous owners are included
in the sale. The last major service for the car was performed in 2011 at a cost
of over $4,000, and included a differential fluid change; new guibo,
replacement oil pan gasket, and replacement of the intake manifold and valve
cover gaskets.

The engine has a Bavarian Autosport chip installed. The reason most are
chipped is because there is/was unlocked potential in these motors and the 307+hp
S38 version, to the tune of about 25-35 hp. Basically if you’re going to use
premium fuel as needed anyway, the extra horses are “free”, depending on how
you can regulate your right foot ;) The more modern V8s like the E39s engine
didn’t have all that much more potential, nor did the s54 from the E46M3.

The S38 was a
true race engine and basically they were put into the E28M5 and E34M5 with a
bit of conservative engineering. They could wind out a lot more than was set
for the masses.

Replaced the hood insulation and battery when
the exterior was being repainted.

The suspension was cleaned during
the 2011 service, and multiple images detailing the condition of the
suspension, drivetrain, and chassis can be seen in the gallery.

Assorted service records from the
seller’s ownership and previous owners are included in the sale.